thankfulness

''for the JOY of the LORD is your strength''
nehemiah 8 v 10

started this year with going to New Life.
I know I haven't exactly been the best of Christians, but need to desparately seek out God again.
need to be in that place with God.
i'm not exactly used to being 'quiet' and resting in God,
but i need to.
i really do.

We had a thanksgiving service this afternoon at the Chinese church.
it was a kinda like an open-mic session.
we took it in turns to go up and share.
it's good to hear people
hear their stories.
It's great that we have a big family in Christ.
It really is.
For that, I am thankful.

thank you God for being faithful,
even when i have run, and am still running.
when i look back at 2011...it has been terrible.
but i remember pockets of joy: God's love and grace.
when i look around, i see all of the blessings and people that God has given me.
more than i comprehend.
more than i would ever deserve.

so, let's give thanks.
and keep on giving thanks all the days of my life.

Give Thanks

Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ His Son.

And now let the weak say "I am strong."
Let the poor say "I am rich."
Because of what the Lord has done for us
Give thanks.